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YNU 505S

2005 Volkswagen T2

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

10,238 mi
Last recorded10,238 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen T253,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNU 505S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 10,238 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 10,237 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

HAZARD LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Pass 3 Jul 2017 10,223 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 10,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 9,838 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 9,299 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 9,000 miles

Exhaust

Slight play in front steering Damper

Fail 21 May 2012 89,998 miles

Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust

Slight play in front steering Damper

Pass 12 Apr 2011 7,292 miles

All shocker bushes perished but can still function as intended

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 7,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

All shocker bushes perished but can still function as intended

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 5,650 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side rear outer cv boot split

slight play in near side front shocker

Fail 3 Sep 2009 5,650 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side rear outer cv boot split

slight play in near side front shocker

Pass 20 Aug 2008 4,744 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front brakes have a 20% imbalance

Front steering ball joint rubber boot split

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear outer cv boot split

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre has two cuts on the inner side wall

The other three outer and inner cv boots deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2008 4,739 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front brakes have a 20% imbalance

Front steering ball joint rubber boot split

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear outer cv boot split

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre has two cuts on the inner side wall

The other three outer and inner cv boots deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2007 3,597 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 3,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 May 2006 99,891 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T2?

Based on 8,813 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,072
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 727
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 483
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 425
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 308
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YNU 505S is a 2005 Volkswagen T2 in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 53,603 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen T2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YNU 505S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YNU 505S is a 2005 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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